Russia at the 1900 Summer Olympics

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Russia competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris. It was the first appearance of the European nation, which had entered the names of competitors for the first modern Olympics in 1896 but had failed to appear.

Results by event

Equestrian

The Russian team had two riders in the initial Olympic equestrian competitions.

Fencing

Russia competed in fencing in the nation's first Olympic appearance. The nation sent 3 fencers; all were sabre professionals..

Notes

References

De Wael, Herman. Herman's Full Olympians: "Equestrian 1900". Accessed 19 January 2006. Available electronically at .